The Basics

Remember, the purpose of a resume is to secure interviews. Since the hiring manager viewing your resume has likely never met you, you don’t have the chance (yet) to explain or defend its content. Therefore, it’s crucial that you showcase your absolute best professional self. Before we dive into specifics, we’ll cover the basics: What are the three most important attributes of a strong (teacher) resume?

Key Points

• Overview of the three attributes of a strong resume. 1) Is it visually organized and easy to read? 2) Does it contain all important information? 3) Are there any errors?
• Review the purpose of a teacher resume (to sell your most authentic professional self and secure an interview at a school) and why you should consider this when crafting your own.